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Engineering Insights
Welcome to the Colman Engineering blog, where we discuss industry trends, project highlights, and expert perspectives.


Here Comes the Sun (2025 Update!)
A little over three years ago, we installed solar panels at the Colman Engineering office. And last April, we installed more panels. We...

Nell-Marie Colman
May 191 min read


Why We Value Considering the Big Picture
It’s about understanding how today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s outcomes—for our clients, their neighbors, and the environment we all share.

Nell-Marie Colman
May 73 min read


Why We Value Treating Everyone with Respect
“Treating Everyone with Respect” isn’t just about being polite. It’s about recognizing the important role each person plays in a project and honoring that role.

Nell-Marie Colman
Apr 223 min read


Leading with a Clear Purpose: Interview #2
If "leadership" means caring for people, creating an environment where they can thrive, and moving everyone toward a shared purpose, then Nell-Marie is all in.
Staff Writer
Apr 155 min read


Why We Value Open Lines of Communication
Open communication means more than just staying in touch—it’s about creating a shared understanding, building trust, and avoiding surprises.

Nell-Marie Colman
Apr 92 min read


Leading with a Clear Purpose
Recently, Gil had the opportunity to sit down with Wes for a Facebook Live interview, discussing what it means to lead with a clear purpose.

Nell-Marie Colman
Mar 246 min read


Go Green for St. Patrick's Day—And for Stormwater!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today's the day for wearing green. But you can make green choices every day—especially when it comes to...

Nell-Marie Colman
Mar 173 min read


Celebrating 15 Years of Serving Our Community
The Colman Engineering team, celebrating another successful year during our 2024 Christmas Party. Fifteen years ago, Colman Engineering...

Nell-Marie Colman
Mar 141 min read


Hometown Highlights: Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC)
This week Colman Engineering would like to highlight the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) and Foundation. Providing...
Staff Writer
Jan 4, 20221 min read


West Virginia Infrastructure Receives a “D” in First-Ever Infrastructure Report Card
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) just released its first-ever Report Card for West Virginia’s infrastructure, giving the...
Staff Writer
Dec 15, 20212 min read


Here Comes the Sun…Colman Engineering Catches Some Solar Arrays
If you drive past, or come visit the office, you may notice something a little different about the space. No, it’s not the team basking...
Staff Writer
Oct 1, 20212 min read


Returning to Nature: Bio-mimicry Advancements in Engineering
Conjuring an image of “nature” typically entails lush forests, deep canyons, sunsets over the horizon, or whatever your favorite...
Staff Writer
Sep 21, 20214 min read


Embracing the Wobble: The Paradigm Shift to Resilience Engineering
Reeling from yet another natural disaster of catastrophic proportions, the US looks to the challenges in the South with exhaustion,...
Staff Writer
Sep 3, 20215 min read


Mired in Drought, the West Faces New Water Resource Challenges
Water scarcity in the American West has historically been a contentious issue. In order to address growing water demands throughout a...
Staff Writer
Aug 20, 20213 min read


Using Water Turbulence Models to Predict Invasive Carp Movement
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific government agency spanning the disciplines of geography, geology, biology, and...
Staff Writer
Jul 13, 20212 min read


Using Reflective Surfaces to Address Urban Heat Pollution
As summer enters full swing throughout the United States—bringing with it record-setting heat waves, threats of power outage, and cases...
Staff Writer
Jun 28, 20212 min read


Uncovering Causes of Modern Concrete and Asphalt Deterioration
Concrete has dominated the modern construction industry since the start of its commercial manufacturing in the nineteenth century....
Staff Writer
Jun 1, 20212 min read


AI Model Uses Photos to Predict Materials’ Stress and Strain
Engineers use time-tested, evidence-based physical laws to determine how materials will behave in a particular situation. With knowledge...
Staff Writer
May 17, 20212 min read


Bladeless Wind Machines Diversify Renewable Energy Generation
Wind accounts for the highest percentage of renewable energy generation in the United States. According to the U.S. Energy Information...
Staff Writer
Apr 30, 20212 min read


Expanding Water Access in the Navajo Nation
The Navajo Nation retains the largest land area of any indigenous tribe in the United States. Navajo land spans 27,000 square miles—an...
Staff Writer
Apr 19, 20212 min read
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